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History
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Château Magnol is known worldwide as the heart of Barton &
Guestier: hosting the company's headquarters, a famous guesthouse
and a true wineschool. Above all, Château Magnol is a vineyard which wine
is served in the finest restaurants all over the world. Château Magnol's
winegrowing history goes back to 1842 when Monsieur
Delisse, an experienced agronomist, consolidated the vineyards surrounding
the former Château du Dehez. The estate was purchased under the name
"Château Magnol" in 1978 by Barton &
Guestier, who undertook major investments in the vineyards and cellars.
The efforts were crowned with successs when Château Magnol was classified
Cru Bourgeois in 1987. |
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Terroir: soil, climate and grapes
Located west of the city of Bordeaux, Château Magnol covers 25 hectares of
Vines in the Haut-Médoc Appellation, in the southern part of
the Médoc on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. It has an ideal
micro-climate thanks to its proximity to the ocean and the
estuary.
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Château Magnol's soil is consisting essentially of gravel and some
sand.
This makes it perfectly suited to Cabernet
Sauvignon, a grape variety that contributes blackcurrant and
spicy aromas, colour, robustness and good ageing potential.
The soil
is also very well adapted for Merlot, adding roundness
and fruitiness (redcurrant).
The Cabernet Franc,
lighter in colour and tannins than the Cabernet Sauvignon, brings fresh
fruit notes and a good balance. At
Château Magnol, the proportions now
stand at 47% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The
average age of the vines is 22 years. |
The range
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